Ninth Gathering of Biomass and Bioenergy in Asia

Ninth Gathering of Biomass and Bioenergy in Asia

Southeast Asia's bioenergy sector is experiencing a significant boost, driven by advancements in biomass and second-generation biofuels, strategic government policies, and robust investment flows. This dynamic region is poised to lead the way in sustainable fuel, power generation, and circular economy solutions.

EB Publishing, a platform designed for reaching specific audiences with news, events, jobs, and thought leadership content, is at the forefront of this movement. With the 'Publish now' feature, users can quickly and easily share their content with targeted individuals who matter most to them.

The bioenergy sector in Southeast Asia is being propelled by cutting-edge technologies such as second-generation biofuels, which utilise non-food biomass like palm oil residues, used cooking oil, and agricultural waste. The goal is to produce green diesel by 2027. Biogas engineering with carbon capture and sequestration (BGCCS) is another key technology, offering net negative emissions, as demonstrated by developments in agricultural waste biogas systems. Hydrogen and ammonia are also being explored as low-carbon fuel carriers to complement bioenergy and aid in decarbonising industrial sectors by 2050.

Government policies are playing a crucial role in accelerating bioenergy. Indonesia's mandatory biodiesel blending program, which mandates high palm oil blending ratios, is reducing fossil fuel dependence and emissions. ASEAN's Low-carbon Energy Technologies Roadmap emphasises hydrogen and ammonia to support decarbonisation goals while integrating bioenergy solutions. National targets for carbon neutrality by mid-century, such as Malaysia by 2050 and Indonesia by 2060, are driving investments into sustainable biomass utilisation and biofuels.

Investment trends reflect the rapid market growth in biomass energy. Southeast Asia’s biomass market is valued at about USD 3.68 billion in 2023 and expected to double to around USD 7.79 billion by 2030. This growth is due to the scaling of biomass power plants and biofuel production in Thailand, Indonesia, and other countries. Significant state and private investment is being made to enhance domestic production of biofuels and biomass energy, aiming for energy security, rural economic development, and export growth.

The region's focus on supply chain optimization is another critical factor. Efforts are being made to ensure sustainable feedstock sourcing to address concerns like deforestation, land use change, and maintaining food security alongside bioenergy expansion.

This year's agenda will delve into these cutting-edge technologies, policy frameworks, and investment trends driving the bioenergy sector forward. Users can access the 'Publish now' feature on EB Publishing to publish their content and discover innovative projects on sustainable biomass utilisation, supply chain optimization, and decarbonisation strategies. Networking opportunities with key stakeholders will also be available.

Southeast Asia's abundant biomass reserves present a game-changing opportunity for sustainable fuel, power generation, and circular economy solutions. With EB Publishing as a tool for reaching specific audiences with targeted content, the region is well-positioned to lead the way in the global bioenergy landscape.

1. The bioenergy sector in Southeast Asia is leveraging science and innovative technologies like second-generation biofuels, biogas engineering with carbon capture and sequestration (BGCCS), and hydrogen and ammonia, in pursuit of carbon neutrality by 2027 and 2050.
2. The region's renewable-energy sector, driven by strategic government policies, is deploying sustainable feedstock sourcing strategies to secure biomass reserves while ensuring environmental-science-driven practices like maintaining food security and addressing concerns related to deforestation and land use change.
3. The industry is aware that decaying carbon-based products from home-and-garden activities, lifestyle choices, and waste materials from the environment can be transformed into sustainable-living practices by incorporating renewable-energy technologies, aiming to curb climate-change effects.
4. Financial investments have followed the sector's growth, with the Southeast Asia biomass market valued at about USD 3.68 billion in 2023, projected to double to around USD 7.79 billion by 2030 due to increased production of biofuels and biomass energy.
5. With a strong focus on cutting-edge technologies and policy frameworks, Southeast Asia is not only leading in sustainable fuel, power generation, and circular economy solutions but also enabling those in the environmental-science and finance sectors to contribute through their knowledge and resources.
6. EB Publishing, an interactive platform, offers the 'Publish now' feature to promote thought leadership content on the bioenergy sector, allowing users to share their ideas and discover innovative projects involving sustainable biomass utilization, supply chain optimization, and decarbonization strategies.
7. This year, the bioenergy sector will witness networking opportunities with key stakeholders at events organized through EB Publishing, further solidifying the region's position as a leader in the global bioenergy landscape.

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